AP DEFENCE DISTRIBUTION

Connecting global defence expertise with Italy.

We represent international defence companies in the Italian market, connecting manufacturers with industry, institutions and end users to develop commercial opportunities and industrial partnerships.

Commercial Representation

Industrial Partnerships

International Network

CONNECTING MARKETS. BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS.

International reach.
Local expertise.

AP DEFENCE DISTRIBUTION

Market access backed by experience and relationships.

Market Knowledge

Experience in the Italian defence sector and an understanding of its industrial and institutional environment.

Established Relationships

Connections with international manufacturers, Italian industry, institutional stakeholders and end users.

Project Development

Support in identifying opportunities, establishing cooperation and bringing together the capabilities required for complex projects.

Capabilities

From market access to industrial partnerships.

We combine commercial expertise, industrial knowledge and an international network to support defence projects in Italy. Each capability contributes to identifying opportunities, connecting relevant organisations and developing cooperation between international suppliers and the Italian market.

Commercial Representations

Market access & business development

We represent international manufacturers and technology providers in Italy, supporting their commercial development and relationships with customers and stakeholders in the defence sector. Our activities include identifying opportunities, connecting suppliers with prospective customers and supporting ongoing commercial relationships.

Industrial Capabilities

Industrial cooperation & technical expertise

We connect international technologies with Italian industrial expertise, helping identify potential partners and complementary capabilities for defence projects. Our experience with military and maritime technologies provides a technical foundation for cooperation between manufacturers, specialised suppliers and industrial organisations.

Global Network & Consulting

International connections & local knowledge

We support international partners seeking to understand and operate within the Italian defence market. Our established network enables us to connect manufacturers with relevant industrial organisations, identify commercial opportunities and facilitate relationships with stakeholders and end users.

Partnership & Platform Building

Combining our capabilities

By bringing together commercial access, industrial knowledge and international relationships, we connect manufacturers, Italian companies and stakeholders around shared project requirements. This approach supports cooperation between organisations with complementary expertise and the development of complex defence projects.

Defence sectors we work across.

Markets & Applications

Our activities cover naval, land and specialised defence technologies, connecting international suppliers and their capabilities with the requirements of the Italian market.

01 — Naval
Naval Platforms & Systems

From the vessel itself to its protection and on-board systems, above and below the water. Our portfolio covers shipbuilding, sonar and hydroacoustics, underwater communications, subsea technology and naval training systems.

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02 — Land
Land Defence Systems

Driving and vision systems, aiming technologies and protection solutions for military land platforms, from the vehicle to its crew.

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03 — AIR
Air Systems

Weapon systems, ammunition and protection solutions for helicopters and other airborne platforms.

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04 — PROTECTION & SECURITY
Protecting Platforms and Personnel

Threat detection, surveillance, ballistic protection and specialised systems for defence and security applications, across all domains.

ALL SECTORS — TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Technical support wherever we operate

In all the defence sectors in which we operate, we also offer technical support: installation, maintenance and diagnostics of naval, land-based and maritime systems, from submarines and surface vessels to military land platforms.

international expertise

Our Partners.

We work with specialised manufacturers and technology providers across the defence sector, supporting commercial representation and industrial cooperation in Italy.

Italian shipbuilding company specialising in complex vessel construction and naval projects.

Dillon Aero

Weapon systems and integration solutions for air, land and naval platforms.

Mission Systems

Defence company specialising in civil and military aviation simulators and multi-domain mission rehearsal software.

5KS

Maritime simulation and training systems for naval and commercial applications.

MacArtney

Underwater technology, subsea connectivity and marine instrumentation.

Optics11

Fibre-optic sensing technologies for underwater security and monitoring.

Metravib Defence

Acoustic detection and localisation systems for gunfire threats.

Junghans Defence

Fuze technologies and safety systems for military ammunition.

Mehler Protection

Ballistic protection systems and protective equipment.

Our Team

Meet the Distribution team.

Our team brings together expertise in defence, business development and international partnerships.

Paolo Podestà

CEO, AP Defence Distribution

Elisa Calvi

CEO, AP Defence Production · CFO, AP Defence Distribution

Philip Angelo Giesecke

Senior Sales Manager

Gianvittorio Solari

Senior Sales Manager

Piero Mantero

Senior Sales Manager